CHERUIYOT DUNCAN

Professional Summary:

Experienced legal assistant and ambitious lawyer with a strong attention to detail and well-versed in the logistical complexities of trial preparation. Dedicated, reliable, and professional with a clear knowledge of court processes and legal proceedings. Skilled in working under pressure, adapting to new situations, and committed to enhancing organizational brand. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Seeking a legal position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.

Skills:

• Court trial attendance

• Electronic filing system organization

• Litigation review

• Legal documentation

• Contract Review

• Telephone etiquette

• Appointment Scheduling

• Document preparation

• Criminal law

• Legal Research

• Proficient in MS Office

• Document filing

• Court transcription

• Litigation support

• Criminal laws

• Civil law

 

WORK HISTORY:

CHEGE KIBATHI & CO. ADVOCATES LLP

LEGAL ASSOCIATE (13TH May, 2024 – present)

·       Client Representation.

·       Legal Research and Analysis.

·       Case Strategy Development.

·       Drafting Legal Documents.

·       Client Counseling.

·       Courtroom Advocacy.

·       Negotiation and Settlement.

·       Legal Compliance and Risk Management.

·       Continuing Education and Professional Development.

NYABERI & CO ADVOCATES

LEGAL ASSOCIATE (30th January 2023 – 30th April, 2024)

• Reviewing legal documents, checking sites, and searching titles with strong attention to detail.

• Assisting in the logistical complexities of trial preparation.

• Conducting legal research, time management, and trial preparation.

• Attending court trials and handling electronic filing system organization.

• Assisting in document preparation, contract review, and database management.

 

MURIUKI NDUNGU & COMPANY ADVOCATES, NAIROBI

LEGAL ASSISTANT (HOLDING OVER) (2019 August – 2019 December)

• Worked with customers to understand their needs and provide excellent service.

• Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.

• Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain an outstanding attendance record.

• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

• Learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.

• Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.

• Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, and handled challenging situations with ease.

• Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.

• Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.

 

Y. JERUTO & COMPANY ADVOCATES, MACHAKOS, MAVOKO

PUPIL ADVOCATE  (February, 2019 – August, 2019)

• Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

• Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly, and escalated major issues to the supervisor.

• Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.

• Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions and engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

• Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain an outstanding attendance record.

• Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.

• Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.

• Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports, and documents.

• Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.

• Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.

 

 

 

TRAINEE AT JUDICIARY

JUDICIARY OF KENYA, NAKURU, RIFT VALLEY, KENYA

• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

• Learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.

• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

• Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.

• Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.

 

 

 
            EDUCATION 
 

2014-01 – 2017-12
Bachelor in  Law: LAW

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI – NAIROBI

DIPLOMA IN LAW: LAW

KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW – NAIROBI

DIPLOMA IN GDPR AND DATA PROTECTION: CYBERSECURITY.

ALISON.

CERTIFICATE IN CYBERSECURITY INCIDENT RESPONSE PLANNING & MANAGEMENT.

ALISON

CERTIFCATE IN INTRODUCTION TO CLIMATE CHANGE & HUMAN RIGHTS

UN CC. LEARN
 

2007-01 – 2011-11
High School Diploma

LONDIANI BOYS HIGH SCHOOL – KERICHO

 

 

 

 
      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 
REFEREES;

1.     CHEGE KIBATHI & CO. ADVOCATES LLP,

P.O BOX 21686 -00100,

NAIROBI – KENYA

info@ckadvocates.co.ke

 

2.     DR. JUSTRY PATRICE LUMUMBA,                                                                                                                                  

            ADVOCATE OF THE HIGH OF KENYA,                                                                                          

             P.O BOX 79246-00200, NAIROBI, KENYA.

              info@nyaberiadvocates.com

3.      KINGORI SAMUEL NDUNGU,

            ADVOCATE OF THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA,

            P.O BOX 29075 – 00100, NAIROBI.

             kingorisam@gmail.com

4.     MISS YVONNE JERUTO,

           ADVOCATE OF THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA,

           P. O BOX 577 – 00204, ATHI – RIVER, MARTINICE.

              jerutoadvocates@gmail.com

5.      DR. MAURICE OKETCH OWITI,

             ASSOCIATE DEAN, SCHOOL OF LAW (Kisumu campus),

             THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI.

              oketch@uonbi.ac.ke